Sr Buyer

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing activities for axle tubing materials, including RFQs, bid evaluations, and sourcing recommendations
• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with company goals and cost‑reduction targets.
• Identify, assess, and qualify potential suppliers for tubing and tube assemblies
• Build, manage, and maintain strong relationships with tubing suppliers to ensure cost, quality, and delivery performance
• Monitor supplier performance and lead resolution of complex commercial, quality, and operational issues.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, long‑term agreements, and contract conditions for axle tubing supply.
• Perform cost breakdown analysis and evaluate supplier cost structures for tubing and related components.
• Ensure timely delivery of axle tubing to support plant operations and new program launches. Supports technical review and APQP processes.
• Formulate annual business plans for the achievement of cost reductions and year-over-year performance improvement.
• Ability to clearly understand the supplier’s viewpoint & communicate that to internal stakeholders.
• Resolve PO issues, invoice discrepancies, and material availability concerns.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and program management on tubing specifications and technical reviews.
• Lead or support VA/VE (Value Analysis/Value Engineering) initiatives for tubing cost competitiveness.
• Basic understanding of monitoring supplier performance (Supplier Scorecard) and when support is needed for development.
• Is aware of the purchasing processes that are necessary to manage the purchasing tasks. Takes personal responsibility to adhering to the processes

• Four-year degree in Business (Supply Chain Management or Purchasing is preferred) or four-year degree in Engineering (Product or Manufacturing)
• Professional Supply Chain certification preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, preferred
• Strong team player, able to work effectively on cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Maintains an organized and professional manner when representing Dana.
• Willing to travel as required (estimate 10%).

Join our team of 28,000 problem solvers who are fostering a culture of innovation by leveraging the diverse perspectives of our global team. We believe in facing challenges head-on by finding opportunity and uncovering possibility, where roadblocks and barriers become targets instead of obstacles. We are One Dana with limitless opportunity.